The Las Vegas Raiders will visit the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 13. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding TE Brock Bowers.
Is Brock Bowers Playing in Week 13?
Bowers is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Raiders’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Bowers in Week 13?
If you’re looking at the box score and see 11.5 PPR points from Brock Bowers last week, you’re likely indifferent to it. Good by TE standards, but not the type of ceiling you hope for from a player like this that you spent up on back in August.
Don’t get greedy.
Geno Smith led his team to 10 points on Sunday, the exact number of times he was sacked by a Browns pass rush that was living in the backfield. To get out of dodge with a usable week was a great result for you and with 6+ catches (9+ targets) in three of four games since returning, I think you’re going to be just fine.
The scoring equity has been an issue and will continue to be as long as this franchise lacks direction at the quarterback position. Bowers had the TD hat trick in his return to action against the Jags, but that’s the only game this season in which he has caught a touchdown pass.
The usage is going to be elite, but the production more of the “good” variety moving forward. He’s a starter, no question, but not the elite option you were hoping him to be.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Bowers’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 13
Bowers is projected to score 13.1 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Bowers to have 6 receptions for 60 yards and 0.2 touchdowns. Bowers could also add 1 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 13 Weather Impact: Raiders at Chargers
The forecast for kickoff is 69 degrees Fahrenheit with 4 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
